I have been trying recently to help a young girl who begs on the street.
Well, a few days ago she shared some good news with me. She has been offered a job in another town! It's about 150 km away and she will be moving there in a week or so.
Realizing that moving and starting a new job would require several things she couldn't afford I picked up a $50 Walmart gift card and gave it to her along with ten Smile cards.
I explained that this was actually two gifts. The Walmart card was one gift but the smile cards were her way to pay it forward in thanks for all who had helped her. I explained that the best gift of all would be the joy she would find in using those cards.
Her smile, the heart felt thank you, and the sincere look of gratitude on her face were all the thanks I needed.
I will probably never see her again but the warmth I felt knowing she now has the opportunity to start a new life made it all worthwhile.
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- Posted by upasaka
- Jan 27, 2012
- Comments (16)
Readers Comments
Thaata wrote: Mahatma gandhi had said - the world has enough for the needy but not enough for the greedy. If each one of us blessed passed on some kindness to one more unfortunate, the world would be the heaven.
Carolyn wrote: God bless you! Your story inspires me and fills me with hope for those that are in despair and are feeling hopeless; people like you make the world a better place to live in.
Robert Ardillo wrote: God bless you, you are a the person i want next door.
mossley wrote: She did not start a new life,you did.
whitby98 wrote: Fantastic! Your story warmed my heart.
Kiely wrote: I love this
ollie wrote: How very thoughtful of you , may god smile on you and her for all the people that will be touched by your love.
langmia vitus wrote: May god be my director
bookworm58 wrote: You are indeed an angel in this world. I am sure that she appreciated your help very much. Hope her life turns around for the better. If we all help just one person we are angels on earth.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
Joy wrote: What a beautiful story. Many blessings to you.
